best Význam & definícia

Význam best v slovenčine

• 0 of the highest quality, or being the most suitable, pleasing, or effective type of thing or person:

  • This is the best meal I've ever had.

  • He's one of our best students.

  • Are you sure this is the best way of doing it?

  • What's the best (= shortest or quickest) way to get to their house?

  • Your parents only want what is best for you.

  • She was my best friend (= the friend I liked most).

  • It's best (= it is wise) to get to the supermarket early.

• 1 in the most suitable, pleasing, or satisfactory way, or to the greatest degree:

  • Which evening would suit you best for the party?

  • The Grand Canyon is best seen at sunset.

  • He couldn't decide which one he liked best (= preferred).

  • They were the best-dressed couple at the party.

  • He was voted the best-looking (= most attractive) actor in Hollywood.

  • It is a difficult passage, but just translate it as best you can.

• 2 the most excellent in a group of things or people:

  • My tastes are simple - I only like the best.

  • He wanted the best for his children - good schools, a nice house, and trips abroad.

  • I like all of Hitchcock's films, but I think "Notorious" is the best.

  • Chris and I are the best of friends (= we are very close friends).

  • I'll call you early next week to set up a lunch date. Can't wait to meet you. Best, Beth Morris

  • All the best to your parents!

  • The food was bland at best, and at worst completely inedible.

  • The documentary was an example of investigative journalism at its best.

  • I'm not at my best in the morning.

  • There was wonderful food, good company, and, best of all, a jazz band.

  • US Best of luck on your finals!

  • UK Best of luck with your finals!

  • We would like to wish you the (very) best of luck on/with your move to France.

  • Shall we play the best of five?

  • It doesn't matter if you fail, just do your best.

  • I think we've already had the best of the hot weather this summer.

  • Just do the job to the best of your ability.

  • To the best of my knowledge, the chemicals which were found are not dangerous.

  • Ending a relationship is always hard but in this case it's for the best.

  • We'll have to spend the night here, so we might as well make the best of it.

• 3 to defeat someone in a fight or competition:

  • He bested his opponent in just two rounds.

• 4 of the highest quality, to the greatest degree, in the most effective way, or being the most suitable or pleasing; superlative ofgood orwell:

  • He’s one of our best students.

  • Which of the songs did you like best?

  • She was my best friend at school.

  • If you want to get to the theater on time, your best bet is to get a cab.

• 5 the most excellent in a group of things or people:

  • As an athlete, Jim Thorpe is one of the best of all time.

  • I like all of Hitchcock’s films, but I think "Notorious" is the best.

• 6 to defeat someone in a fight or competition:

  • In chess, I was bested by my 13-year-old niece.